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TCL CORPORATION HISTORY

TCL Corporation is one of the world’s fastest-growing

consumer electronics enterprises. As a global leader
and technological innovator, founded in China, in 1981,
we’re present in over 160 countries and regions. After
years of promoting our brands in emerging markets and
partnering with well-established brands in Europe and
the Americas, TCL is now a multibrand platform serving
consumers all around the world.
TCL is comprised of four divisions: Multimedia,
Communications, Home Appliances and Component
Electronics. Our mobile division, TCL Communication,
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delivers innovative, feature-rich experiences that make RANKING PHONE RANKING MAJAP FACTORY RANKING
access to today’s mobile technology simple. It’s an exciting
part of our business, powered by synergies between
different TCL entities that help us deliver some of the
best products on the market today. Our commitment to
innovation is reflected by our development of cutting-
edge screen technology with China Star Optoelectronics
Technology (CSOT), allowing us to deliver world-class
displays across our TV, Mobile and Home Appliance AWARDS / TCL WON :
divisions.
Part of TCL’s global brand strategy is the appointment
of Neymar Jr., one of the world’s most influential and
2017-2018 Products in more than
widely-recognized athletes, as the company´s Global
160 countries and regions
Brand Ambassador. The two parties will also join forces
for charity, during a two-year agreement. The 26-year-
old Brazilian football superstar Neymar Jr. will help TCL Global Top 50 CE Global Smart Connected
Global Smart Phones
embrace a wide audience of young sports fans worldwide Brands by International Device Brands
Brands Top 20 by IDG
and raise TCL’s global brand visibility. Data Group (IDG) Top 20 by IDG

It is TCL´s latest initiative in an extensive program

21 global production
of premium sports sponsorships world-wide, which
facilities
underpin the company´s goal to connect with its growing
community and fulfil its commitment to its global
consumers.

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A FORWARD-LOOKING BUSINESS STRATEGY
LI DONGSHENG TOMSON,
Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of TCL Corporation
TCL Chairman
“TCL will spare no effort to forge ahead with its
‘Double +’ strategy: Combining Intelligence +
Internet and adopting a business model of Products
+ Services. Our aim is to develop innovative products
and services for the new age of smart technologies.”
Corporate Social Responsibility
At the same time that TCL is pursuing a forward-
looking business strategy, it also takes its
responsibility as a corporate citizen seriously. Since
2010, the Group has participated in the EcoVadis
online CSR evaluation, which covers four major
themes: environmental protection, labor and human
rights, fair business practices and sustainable
procurement. We’re committed to continually
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KEY TCL CORPORATION MILESTONES
1 EARLY EXPLORATION (1999-2003) 3 STEADY GROWTH (2009-2014)
• Developed competitive TV business • Overseas income significantly increased positioning
as a leading business TCL as a major mobile manufacturer globally
• Expanding TCL brand from Vietnam • TV sales saw strong growth, cementing TCL as a
to Southeast Asia, and then to India, television provider with a worldwide presence
Russia
• Mobile phone and LCD panels see major increase in
sales and global reach
improving our contributions to these areas, and
have enhanced our performance through a series of
measures including employee care, environmental
awareness and sustainable purchasing.
Since the TCL Foundation was created in 2012, it
has focused on subsidizing rural teachers in order
to support basic education. One of its initiatives is
the TCL Project Hope Candlelight Award, which 2 CROSS-BORDER M&A (2004-2008) 4 LATEST EVOLUTION (2015-2018)
recognizes and encourages excellence among rural
• Distributed global market through • Introduced China’s first Quantum Dot TV
teachers. cross-border M&A
• The BlackBerry KEYone is the first
smartphone released by TCL Communication
• M&A Thomson TV project and Alcatel
under the new brand licensing agreement
mobile phone business
• Alcatel FullView 18:9 Display set as
standard across their entire product portfolio
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 TCL COMMUNICATION TCL COMMUNICATION
A KEY PART OF TCL CORPORATION WITH A GLOBAL PRESENCE
Founded in 1999 as part of TCL Corporation, TCL
Communication is a world-leading mobile terminal
producer. Committed to providing customers with TCL Communication Patents:
high-quality products such as mobile phones, tablets 9 product-innovation
and smart connectivity devices, our teams at TCL · Patents applied in 2017: 1170
centers · Patents granted in 2017: 450
Communication are constantly innovating to deliver a
high-end, premium user experience.
The production of our own displays within China
Star Optoelectronics Technology (CSOT) and the
collaboration with TCL Multimedia Technology are
examples of synergies within TCL, opening up common
sales channels and technological platforms. This gives us OUR MULTI-BRAND STRATEGY
the ability to adapt to a dynamic market that is always
changing. It also allows us to build innovative solutions
for our clients whilst ensuring top-quality products
across all of our lines. SYNERGIES BETWEEN TCT AND OTHER TCL COMPANIES

TCL
COMMUNICATION
TECHNOLOGY (TCT)

ECOVADIS TCL
MULTIMEDIA
CHINA STAR
OPTOELECTRONICS
TECHNOLOGY (TMT) TECHNOLOGY (CSOT)

TCL Communication is proud to be among the top 5%
of performers in corporate and social responsibility,
with among the best in-class practices with regards
to the environment, fair business, and sustainable
procurement. In 2017, our efforts in Corporate and
Social Responsibility were rewarded with a Gold Medal
by EcoVadis, a provider of sustainability ratings seeking
to drive meaningful change through CSR.
Common sales channels for open market strategy Strategic Partnership for LCD panel supply
New technology sharing platform (OS, Alexa, JBL, etc…) Leading technologies on advanced display
TCL Communication’s multi-brand strategy has helped spread its products and services all over the world. TCL Communication relies on
different brands in order to better position itself in different markets. This allows us to allocate brand resources as best as possible and
synergize our marketing efforts. Currently, the company manages its mobile products and internet services worldwide thanks to three key
brands: TCL, Alcatel, and since 2016, BlackBerry.

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 GLOBAL FOOTPRINT We know that for our customers, technology is not just
a tool. People use technology to perform tasks, yes, but
you also live with it. It takes up space inside their homes,
their handbags, on their desktops. Alcatel designs its
WORLD-CLASS MANUFACTURING STANDARDS products so that they’re both visually and technologically
advanced — they deliver the technology our customers
need and want — and at the same time are beautiful
objects in themselves. And our devices function the way
NORTH our clients want them to function: simply, elegantly and
AMERICA Paris EUROPE intuitively.
As a global mobile device manufacturer, TCL
Communication has reached world-class standards in
Beijing terms of its capacity to innovate, its production facilities
and its quality control systems. The company owns nine
CHINA global product innovation centers located in the Silicon
Shanghai Valley, Paris, Shanghai, Beijing, Ningbo, Huizhou,
Ningbo Shenzhen, Chengdu and Hong Kong.
With so many dedicated product innovation centers,
Hong Kong the company has become one of the few in the world to
Silicon Huizhou own or license 2G, 2.5G, 2.75G, 3G, 4G and 5G patented
Valley APAC technologies. It is actively involved in the development
and standardization of forthcoming 5G technology.
TCL Communication owns a global factory located in
Huizhou. With a world-leading SMT production line
Chengdu and an MMI automatic testing system, the factory is
one of the largest and most efficient single production
sites in China. Moreover, with the company’s powerful,
efficient global supply chain system, the factory
MEA presents unique advantages to customers in both
Shenzhen quality and cost control.

LATAM TCL Communication has established its uncompromising

quality-control standards by working with global
suppliers who are RoHS, ISO9001, ISO14000,
TS16949, OHSAS18001, SA8000, TL9000 and GSV-
certified, and meet QC080000 requirements.

• Global sales network in 6 regions

115 AFTER SALES • 9 products innovation centers : Silicon Valley, Paris,

SERVICE CENTERS Shenzhen, Huizhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ningbo,
WORLDWIDE Beijing, Chengdu

• The manufacturing center is based in Huizhou

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 OUR MISSION
Recognized as a historic brand, Alcatel continuously
strives to increase our brand’s presence globally. Our
2018 product portfolio is an evolution of the brand´s
vision to bring greater connectivity and mobile
experiences to customers around the world, including
three new ranges of affordable smartphones, user-
friendly tablets and mobile broadband devices.
By embracing the smart customer´s state-of-
mind, Alcatel latest products elevate the trendiest
technologies and provide premium design, performance
and value for money.
Brand-new features across our portfolio, such as
Alcatel FullView 18:9 display, SmartCam imaging and
facial recognition position our products as some of the
leading mobile devices on the markets.

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Alcatel’s 2018 product lineup can be categorized into
three distinct series, each one representing a different
pricing tier. These series maintain a flagship look and
feel across the board to ensure all users will have the
same sense of pride of ownership. 
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ALCATEL 5 SERIES
The Alcatel 5 Series is designed to deliver the best possible features
consumers want at a cost that’s much lower than comparable
flagships. This will include offering features like FaceKey, Alcatel
FullView 18:9 display and more. With the Alcatel 5 series, users will
enjoy fantastic imaging, a cinema-style viewing experience and large
battery for a full day’s use.
ALCATEL 3 SERIES
The Alcatel 3 Series provides users with an optimal blend of the latest
trendy features bringing dual cameras, beautiful design, FaceKey
and the Alcatel FullView 18:9 display to more consumers without
breaking the bank. This series will feature a variety of devices and will
include products with large-screen, high-resolution displays.
ALCATEL 1 SERIES
The Alcatel 1 Series brings an amazing smartphone experience to
everybody at the most affordable price point. It offers universal
access to unibody hardware with stylish design and premium
materials, as well as higher-end features like the Alcatel FullView
18:9 display.
TABLET
With the Alcatel 1T tablet series, we bring a value-packed multimedia
viewing experience at pricing that makes this technology accessible
to almost any consumer - with the latest OREO too. Offering a 10-
inch screen in a compact form factor and lightweight body, the
Alcatel 1T10 is an extremely affordable viewing experience for the
entire family. At 7 inches, the Alcatel 1T7 provides a wonderful tablet
experience at a comfortable price point. 1T 10 1T 7
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 SMART CONNECTIVITY CONSUMER IOT PRODUCTS

MOBILE WIFI
LINKZONE Cat. 12 and Cat. 7 are dedicated mobile hotspots
built for anyone who needs high-speed data access at all
times and in all places. We will be among the first companies
to announce 5G products, beginning with wireless broadband
devices being announced later this year.
Fitting in your pocket a combination of premium design
and superior technology to allow seamless high speed WIFI
access on the GO. Available in 4G Cat. 12 and 4G Cat. 7.
FAMILY WATCH MT30
A 3G connected watch, able to make
& receive calls. A tool for parents to
locate their children, thanks to the
dedicated app.

LINKZONE MW70 4G Cat 7 LINKZONE MW12 4G Cat 12 MOVETRACK MK20

Take care of your loved ones right
from your smartphone.
INDOOR CPE
Discover the new link generation, two brand new CPE’s for
powerful and efficient connectivity at home. Available in 4G
Cat. 12 and 4G Cat. 7.

MOVEBAND MB20
Track your daily activities and get
information about your active style.

LINKHUB HH70 4G Cat 7 LINKHUB HH40 Cat 4

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 Distinctly Different.
Distinctly BlackBerry.
Do more with the BlackBerry KEYone
• Distinctly BlackBerry
• Powered by Android
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BUILT TO LAST
An iconic BlackBerry smartphone made for the modern user,
the BlackBerry® KEYone is housed in a durable and sleek
aluminum frame with a soft textured back for extra grip. It has
a 4.5-inch touch display featuring impact and scratch resistant
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 4 offering the best in resilience and
durability.
COMMUNICATION REIMAGINED
The BlackBerry® KEYone uses an innovative Smart Keyboard
reimagining how we communicate. Set up to 52 customizable
shortcuts and transform each letter key for quick access
to your favorite apps and most important contacts. Touch
navigation responds to touch gestures like a trackpad, to
quickly scroll through webpages or emails. Flick typing makes
predictive text even faster with the ability to flick words onto
your screen as you type. The device includes the world’s first
keyboard-embedded fingerprint sensor conveniently located in
the spacebar and provides added device security.
POWERED BY ANDROID
Enjoy the familiarity and functionality of Android™ 7.1 Nougat
giving users access to the entire Google Play™ store and over
one million apps. This includes BlackBerry® Hub which brings
all your messages into one consolidated place. This includes
emails, texts and messages from any social media account.
OUTSTANDING BATTERY LIFE
Featuring the largest battery ever found in a BlackBerry
smartphone, the BlackBerry KEYone® offers all-day use and
then some, with up to 26+ hours of mixed use, thanks to the
3505mAh battery. Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0 technology
enables up to 50 percent charge in roughly 36 minutes.
BlackBerry® Boost is optimized to get you the most charge
with the limited time you have so you can have peace of mind in
times when you only have a few moments to charge up.
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A SECURED ANDROID SMARTPHONE
The BlackBerry KEYone comes pre-loaded with DTEK™
by BlackBerry, offering constant security monitoring and
protection of your operating system and apps by letting
you know when your privacy could be at risk and how you
can take action to improve it. Quickly view the overall
security rating for your device allowing you to easily
improve your security status. The Blackberry KEYone will
also receive regular monthly Android security updates,
ensuring you have the most safe and secure Android
smartphone experience.
IMPRESSIVE CAMERA
The BlackBerry KEYone features a 12MP rear camera
with an industry leading camera sensor (Sony IMX378)
that captures sharp, crisp photos in any light. The wide
aperture lens with large 1.55μm pixels and dual-tone flash
ensures your photos will have superior color and clarity.
For times when you have to take a video conference on
the go, the device includes an 8MP front camera with fixed
focus, LCD Flash, and 84-degree wide angle lens.
“KEYone is a solid professional smartphone with the potential
to be the productivity workhorse many may feel they’ve been
missing.” – Computer Weekly
“Well, hot-diggity-damn, BlackBerry’s KEYone is smartphone of
the year.” –The Register
“The BlackBerry is back, and it’s better than ever – it’s good to
have the businessman’s best friend back.” – Esquire

OUR INNOVATION DNA
TCL Communication’s DNA demands that we are always at
the forefront. Our goal is to put the latest innovations into
the hands of our customers, when and where they want them.
Fortunately, we control the whole production process — from
conception and design to manufacturing, delivery and customer
support which enables us to be especially fast.
Innovation
With our Product Innovation Centers, our Technology and
Innovation Teams and our 5G Labs in France and China, TCL
Communication has made a major commitment to innovation.
Thanks to its global scale, TCL Communication is able to make
innovation available and affordable to the broader market.
While product innovation is of great importance, business
innovation is a must-have in this fast changing world. TCL
Communication has demonstrated its ability to innovate in
new market segments. This includes connected tablets, smart-
watches, virtual reality, connected home devices and enterprise
solutions with BlackBerry Mobile.
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TCL Communication
Constantly creating new products, TCL Communication
Teams are always on the lookout for ideas that could enrich or
complement the company’s offerings. With teams dedicated
to new screen technology, the latest camera design and user
experience research, TCL Communication aims to perfect
the best innovations on the market and integrate them in the
products to come.
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QUESTIONS What are the most innovative products recently?
I would say all our products are built on innovations, whether you consider
FOR... hardware design or new features - they are all unique. For instance, bringing
dual-cameras with automatic switching to capture wide-angle pictures is a major
innovation in the consumer market. All the products of our 2018 roadmap will
come with their own novelties with FullView 18:9 display, bezel-less design and
perfect camera quality. Other recent production innovations that have been
brought to market include seamless voice communication over any 2G, 3G, LTE
(VoLTE) or WiFi (VoWiFi) network.
What can consumers expect from 5G technology in the future?
As with every new mobile technology generation, higher throughput (up
to several Gigabits per second) means faster downloading, streaming and
more cloud-based content. That’s not all! 5G networks will also provide new
capabilities such as extremely low latency (the time it takes for information to
travel on the network from one point to another) and high reliability. This will
open the doors to interactive virtual reality, new usages for connected cars,
drones, metering, emergency services, e-health and many more. We can’t count
the possibilities. One thing is certain: 5G will be the foundation of the next wave
of digital transformation.
TCL Communication is actively contributing to the 5G technology development
and standard definition since 2015. We are proud to be part of this journey which
had a major step in December 2017 with the publication of the first 5G standard
Pierre Bonnard release. We are now conducting 5G experiments with network vendors and
Innovation Programs Director operators. We conducted our first 5G communications at the end of 2017 with a
demonstration at the Mobile World Congress in February 2018.
TCL COMMUNICATION
Our 5G program involves also major partners as our 5G chair research with
CentraleSupélec, our 5G Labs together with EURECOM and collaborative
projects with French national research center CNRS and operator Orange.
Our first 5G products will be introduced in the second half of 2019, this will follow
rising market demand for 5G wireless broadband access in North American and
European markets.
 QUESTIONS
FOR... Eric Vallet
General Manager EMEA
Vice President Partnerships & Global Accounts
TCL COMMUNICATION
How does TCL Communication position itself today?
TCL Communication is part of the TCL Group, a major consumer electronics company, which is growing constantly over the past years.
Its strength lies among others in its industrial capacity of manufacturing its own displays and mobile phones, all in compliance with our
commitment to world-class quality certifications and CSR standards. The multibrand strategy of the company, initiated in 2017, will
be taken further in 2018 with our brands TCL, Alcatel and BlackBerry as well as our white labels that are distributed to major clients,
operators and the open market. In 2018, our main strength is vertical integration which ensures that our latest devices that benefit from
mass market technologies hit the market faster than ever.
What approach will Alcatel take in 2018?
In 2018 TCL Communication introduces a refreshed and modernized Alcatel product portfolio with a flagship look and feel, delivering
design and bringing premium features to consumers with a 18:9 display ratio. All Alcatel smartphones in 2018 will have a FullView 18:9
display that takes the users multimedia experience to a whole new level. For example, Alcatel 5 Series is our affordable premium tier
of smartphones, designed to deliver the best possible features consumers want. 3 Series provides consumers with an optimal blend of
features bringing dual cameras and beautiful displays, whereas the 1 Series is the most affordable tier, bringing an amazing smartphone
experience to all. Alcatel will also standardize the use of TCL panel manufacturing across the entire product portfolio by TCL’s own display
manufacturer CSOT (China Star Optoelectronics Technology) that produces small and large LCD panels and develops OLED technologies
in order to create better quality and value for our customers.
What will the future bring?
TCL Communication designs, manufactures and markets smartphones, but the company has also a wide product portfolio that includes
tablets, smart connectivity devices, wearables and accessories. Smart Connectivity Devices are a key area in the Consumer Internet of
Things (C-IoT) and continue to gain traction every day, knowing that 5G product are already on the design board. On top of that, TCL
Communication has high quality industrial capabilities and advanced technology to create strong partnerships with the most demanding
carrier network operators worldwide. All this secures us an enduring position on the consumer electronic market, because this industry is
about hardware but also usages and services.
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François Mahieu
Global Head of Sales for BlackBerry Mobile
TCL COMMUNICATION
How has the demand been for BlackBerry smartphones this year?
There has been very strong demand for our devices, which has allowed us to greatly expand our launch markets and portfolio. For example,
we have sold more than double our initial forecast, paving the way for four different variants (Silver, Black Edition, Space Black & Bronze
Edition) of BlackBerry KEYone available because of high consumer demand and we’ve launched in over 50 countries worldwide; quite an
expansion from the initial markets we announced at our global launch event at the last MWC.
After this first successful year of operation for BlackBerry Mobile, who is buying BlackBerry smartphones?
With the introduction of BlackBerry KEYone and most recently BlackBerry Motion, we’ve seen a strong resurgence of BlackBerry fans
coming back to the brand. Our initial user surveys actually found that 50% of our customers are coming from other devices, including a
majority of those coming from an iPhone or Samsung device. Our customers appreciate a smartphone that is built upon offering the best
in security/privacy, reliability and productivity, which are areas that our BlackBerry smartphones excel in over many other smartphones
available today.
Since you launched KEYone in 2017, should we expect to see a KEY2 in 2018?
It would be fair to assume that we will have another, expect at least one additional physical keyboard device in our portfolio this year to
complement our award-winning BlackBerry KEYone.
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 QUESTIONS
FOR... Christophe Yerolymos
Smart Connectivity Global Sales Director
TCL COMMUNICATION
What is smart connectivity?
Smart connectivity brings together everything within TCL Communication’s portfolio which is not a smart or a feature phone. It includes
a wide range of 7 to 10 inch tablets with Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity. It also covers our range of mobile broadband devices such as routers
from Cat. 4 to Cat. 12, and CPEs from Cat. 4 to 7. Lastly, the Consumer Internet of Things (CIOT) which is a core priority for us in the years
to come. We are already marketing various solutions from ‘smart’ family watches to a whole range of cellular trackers.
What’s on the horizon in 2018?
In 2018, we will continue to enlarge our mobile broadband presence worldwide. This is one of the fastest growing categories in TCL
Communication’s product portfolio today. Stronger partnerships with our carrier partners, cutting edge technology and ensuring great
value for our end users are the key pillars of our strategy. We will also accelerate our CIOT product range deployment, via more innovation
and increasing focus on several technologies and verticals.
How do you see the CIOT market evolving?
The CIOT market is in its early stages, despite the 11.2 billion connected objects worldwide in 2017. This market is about connecting
individuals (children, seniors), objects (bicycles, cars, luggage), or animals (pets, agriculture). It is set to experience significant growth
in the years to come. In Europe, we will see different countries focusing on different verticals. For instance, Germany in the automobile
industry, the UK with security, and Italy with smart metering. In terms of technology, cellular IOT (via several technologies such as
NB-IOT, LTE-M, and soon 5G) will enjoy rapid, 2-digit growth until 2030. TCL Communication has already developed expertise and
know-how in these areas. We are very ambitious to offer end to end propositions to address the previously mentioned verticals via
a turnkey solution based on a complete ‘smart’ eco-system.
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Hagen Fendler
Chief Design Officer
TCL COMMUNICATION
What is your mission?
As a team we are striving for outstanding front-end innovation and future driven user experiences to be translated into extraordinary
product offers, using industrial design as a strategic tool to fulfill global consumer needs. We want to bring the TCL group’s multiple brands
to the highest level within their markets.
What’s new about the 2018 product portfolio?
We developed a new DNA for Alcatel which came from an intense research from our target consumer and insights on global trends,
focusing on a user driven development bringing to life SIMGANIC, a special design approach invented purely for the Alcatel brand.
We defined SIMGANIC as combination of simple, organic design. Examples of this are friendly fitting thickness and an immersive experience
with our display ratio 18:9 in all of our range of products. We implemented a real unibody design construction and coherent look and feel in
all tiers of our portfolio in 2018. We evolved our CMF impression to a high-end prime look that customer would never expect in this price
range. The organic body shaping while having implemented up-to date technology for everyone brings SIMGANIC to live.
SIMGANIC DNA’s allowed us to beautifully simplify the features we’re using in our products; our evolution from previous years is notable
and engaging.
What are you most proud of?
I am most proud of the people in our company. We focused on one goal, to bring TCL back to the forefront of our business. Thanks
to our best efforts, we delivered a unique vision of Alcatel’s new identity as a team. This brand new DNA positions our products as
some of the best on the market.
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OUR INTERNATIONAL TOP MANAGEMENT OUR INTERNATIONAL TOP MANAGEMENT

LI DONGSHENG TOMSON
Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of TCL Corporation
Shenzhen, China

Mr. Tomson Li is the Chairman, CEO and founder of TCL Corporation. As a «National Model Worker» and
winner of the «National May 1st Labor Medal», Mr. Li was elected as a delegate to China’s 16th Party
Congress, and served as a representative of the 10th, 11th, and 12th National People’s Congress. ALAIN LEJEUNE
Mr. Li has a number of prestigious positions such as: Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Senior VP & General Manager of BlackBerry Business Division / ODM Out Business Division
Industry & Commerce, Chairman of China Electronic Imaging Industry Association, Vice Chairman of the Shenzhen, China
China Chamber of International Commerce and Vice Chairman of Guangdong Federation of Industry &
Commerce. Alain Lejeune began his career at Alcatel in 1999, serving as Global Supply Chain Director, later
becoming Vice President - Asia Pacific. He later moved to a position as Senior Vice President of Global
In China, Mr. Li was named as a «Chinese Economic Figure» in 2002 and 2004 respectively. In 2009, he was
Operations for TCL Communication Technology and took the role of Senior Vice President, General
again identified as one of the «Chinese Economic Figures of the Annual CCTV Awards - Business Leaders
Manager of Worldwide Mobile Device Division before assuming his current position. Alain holds a
of the Decade». Internationally, Mr. Li was named as “Asia Businessman of the Year” by Fortune Magazine
degree in engineering and management from Ecole Centrale Paris.
and one of the “Top 25 Global Business Leaders” by Time Magazine and CNN in 2004. Moreover, Mr. Li
received the Legion of Honour, the highest French order of merit from President Jacques Chirac in the
same year. Mr. Li was also selected as one of the «Best CEOs of Listed Companies in China» by Forbes
magazine in 2013.

DR. GEORGE GUO

CHRISTIAN GATTI
Executive Director and Executive Vice President of TCL Communication
Executive Director and Vice President of TCL Corp. President Alcatel Business Division and Executive VP of TCL Communication
Shenzhen, China Shenzhen, China

Dr. George Guo, aged 54, graduated from Stanford University with a PHD degree in Management Science Christian Gatti is a consumer electronics professional with 21 years of Experience in Sales, Product
and Engineering. He holds the positions of Executive Director and Executive Vice President of TCL Strategy, Operations and Marketing. With already 12 years in TCL Communication he has served in
Communication. He is also the Executive Director and Vice President of TCL Corp. different roles such as Senior Director Operations in Latin America, Vice President Product Strategy &
Operations for Americas and also Vice President & General Manager of Latin America. Prior to joining
Dr. Guo has extensive experience in management of multinational companies, strategic planning TCL Communication he was General Manager of A-NOVO Group in South America and prior to that,
and development, and mergers and acquisitions in the worldwide wireless industry. He joined TCL serving Nokia Distribution in Argentina. Christian holds a Degree in Information Systems and was
Communication Technology limited in July 2001 and was appointed successively to the positions of Chief graduated in John Fitzgerald Kennedy University in Argentina.
Operating Officer, Vice President, Senior Vice President, President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive
Vice President of TCL Communication Technology Holdings Limited.
Prior to joining TCL Corp., Dr. Guo was a Manager at SB Global, Project Coordinator at IBM, Senior
Business Consultant at Arthur Andersen and Chief Technology Officer at Zhaodaola Internet Company.
He graduated from Stanford University with a Ph.D. degree in Management Science and a Master’s degree
in Engineering Economics and Systems.

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OUR INTERNATIONAL TOP MANAGEMENT
ERIC VALLET
General Manager EMEA,
Vice President Partnerships & Global Accounts
Paris, France
Eric Vallet has extensive experience in management of multicultural teams, product planning,
sales and marketing in the worldwide wireless industry. He is proud to entertain true and fruitful
relationships with key people at different levels of global operator group organizations. Since
2013, he is also in charge of Partnerships and Open Innovation with in particular the innovation
accelerators.
Prior to joining the company, he held positions as Military Antenna Project Manager, Marketing
Manager in Civil Avionics, and Telecom Business Development Director at DASSAULT
Electronique (now part of THALES). Eric Vallet is a graduate of French engineering school
EUDIL (with an engineer degree in Microwave) and has an Executive MBA from the ESCP
Europe business school.
FRANÇOIS MAHIEU
Global Head of Sales for BlackBerry Mobile
Paris, France
Francois is the Global Head of Sales for BlackBerry Mobile, a business unit within TCL Communication,
and is responsible for Overseas Sales and Regional Marketing, based out of the UK.
Before joining TCL Communication, Francois worked at Samsung Electronics as European Vice-
President for the Enterprise business and for BlackBerry Limited where he held two key positions,
first as Asia-Pacific Vice-President for the BlackBerry smartphone business based in Singapore, then
as Global Head of Smartphone Product Management in Waterloo, Ontario.
Francois also held key positions at Orange where he worked in the Global Team as well as the Orange
UK Teams.
As a French citizen living in the UK for several years, Francois holds a Master Degree from ICN
Business School in Nancy, France.
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OUR INTERNATIONAL TOP MANAGEMENT
LUDOVIC LERAY
Marketing Director EMEA
Paris, France
Ludovic Leray has more than 18 years of experience in Marketing and Communications,
within the mobile industry. He began his career as a Marketing Manager at Alcatel, managing
sponsorship of events such as the Tour de France for three years. Prior to his current role as
Marketing and Communications Director EMEA, Ludovic served in different positions within
TCL Communication. He is a graduate of the Institut Supérieur de Commerce International in
France.
HAGEN FENDLER
Chief Design Officer
Shenzhen, China
Hagen Fendler is the Chief Design Officer of TCL Communication. He brings over 20 years of
award-winning design and innovation management experience to TCL. Throughout his career
he has worked for major corporations and corporate clients, such as BMW, Siemens, Lufthansa
or Swatch.
Hagen holds an Master degree in industrial design and  studied in Germany (University of
Pforzheim), UK (London Metropolitan University) and France (École Nationale Supérieure des
Arts Appliquées et des Métiers d’Art, Paris). Moreover he holds a professorship at the Technical
University in Munich for Brand and Design Theory. Hagen signs responsible for more than 35
international design awards and is appointed as member and chairman of various international
design juries in Europe and Asia.
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Press contact

Sigrid FANDREY
PR Manager - EMEA
Sigrid.Fandrey@tcl.com
+33 6 45 66 14 12